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College Football First-Year Coaches Report Card: Grading Power 4’s New Hires After Four Weeks

Two coaches get top marks, but will anyone receive a failing grade?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

Forde-Yard Dash: Most Bitter Breakups Between Coaches and Their Former Schools

When Lane Kiffin goes back to face the bad blood at Ole Miss this week, it’s hardly the only time a fan base has been at war with its former coach.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 14

2026 Week One Selected Big Ten College Football Previews

e got a good taste of college football in Week Zero, but this week the season kicks off in full.

SuperWest Sports · Sep 3

Four NCAA schools hire new football coaches

Four NCAA schools hire new football coaches. The schools are Ole Miss, North Texas, Kentucky and Michigan State.

The Sports Daily · Dec 3, 2025

Grading Pat Fitzgerald to Michigan State: Big Name Immediately Raises Spartans’ Floor

The former Northwestern coach is a proven commodity in the conference and now will have better access to talent and a potential path to the CFP.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 1, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: SEC’s Messy Coaching Makeover Hits Overdrive

The Big Ten was also quietly busy making moves after the regular season ended, while the American is paying the price for its success.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 1, 2025

Michigan State Set to Hire Former Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald

The Spartans fired Jonathan Smith on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 30, 2025

Ten Coaching Candidates for Michigan State Football Coaching Search After Jonathan Smith Firing

Pat Fitzgerald and Brian Kelly could put the headset back on for a Big Ten job, while the Group of 5 offers a plethora of talented options.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 30, 2025

Pat Fitzgerald Is Ready for Next Coaching Job After Getting ‘Ph.D.’ in Modern College Football

Fitzgerald has not coached in college since being dismissed by Northwestern ahead of the 2023 season.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: Playing Matchmaker for James Franklin, Pat Fitzgerald and Mike Gundy

These unemployed, but successful college football coaches are itching to return. Here are the top jobs for each, including some yet to open.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2025